British & Irish Lions

Comparison of 2017 Lions squad as compared to previous tours

Head coach Warren Gatland announced a 41-man squad for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand that kicks-off in June.
20 April 2017

Sam Warburton to lead British and Irish Lions for New Zealand tour

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton has been named as the captain of the British and Irish Lions for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June.
19 April 2017

Five players who could miss out on Lions selection

We take a look at five players, who could possibly be missed out when Warren Gatland announces the British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour on Wednesday.
19 April 2017

Sam Warburton favourite to lead Lions once again

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton is favourite to lead the British and Irish Lions for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June according to bookmakers.
19 April 2017

Five bolters who could be included in British and Irish Lions squad

As head coach Warren Gatland is set to name the British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June, we take a look at five bolters, who could make it to the 10-game tour.
19 April 2017

Possible British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour

As head coach Warren Gatland is set to announce the squad for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand on Wednesday, we take a look at the possible selection.
18 April 2017

Lions pick from our Six Nations' regulars

With the British and Irish Lions announcement just around the corner, we create a XV based on appearances in our 'Six Nations standout performers' throughout the 5 rounds.
18 April 2017

British & Irish Lions schedule is 'suicidal' - Sir Graham Henry

World Cup winning former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry has criticised the schedule of the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in June which includes 10 games.
18 April 2017

Hartley and George to face off on Sunday with probable Lions spot at stake

England internationals Jamie George and Dylan Hartley will be seen competing against each other during the upcoming Aviva Premiership encounter between Northampton Saints and Saracens on Sunday.
14 April 2017

Brian O'Driscoll picks his 15 for Lions tour

Former Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has named his preferred XV for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand that begins in June.
13 April 2017

Dylan Hartley not concerned about British and Irish Lions selection

England skipper Dylan Hartley stated that he is not sweating on thinking about the selection for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in June.
13 April 2017

Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson confident of Sam Warburton recovery before Lions tour

Cardiff Blues head coach Danny Wilson is confident that former Wales skipper Sam Warburton will recover in time for the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in June.
12 April 2017

Conor Murray backs Rory Best to lead Lions in New Zealand tour

Ireland international Conor Murray has backed his skipper Rory Best to lead the British and Irish Lions in the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June.
12 April 2017

Attacking nature makes Denny Solomona a potential Lions contender - Jason Robinson

Former England international Jason Robinson believes Sale Sharks wing Denny Solomona can prove handy for the British and Irish Lions in their tour of New Zealand in June.
7 April 2017

Brian O'Driscoll presses for Donnacha Ryan's Lions selection

Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll has backed Munster lock Donnacha Ryan to be selected for the British and Irish Lions squad for the 10-game tour of New Zealand in June.
7 April 2017

New Zealand likely to take on Samoa ahead of Lions series

New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew has confirmed that they are in discussion with Samoa on a possible one-off Test before they take on British and Irish Lions in a three-match series that kicks-off in June.
5 April 2017

Brian O'Driscoll believes Sam Warburton will be the preferred choice to lead Lions

Former Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll believes Sam Warburton will be the preferred choice for head coach Warren Gatland to lead the British and Irish Lions in their 10-game tour of New Zealand in June.
4 April 2017

Chris Ashton eyes British and Irish Lions selection ahead of Glasgow Warriors clash

Saracens wing Chris Ashton admitted that he wants to use the limited opportunities available to impress Warren Gatland ahead of the British and Irish Lions squad announcement on 19th April.
1 April 2017

Five probable Lions contenders in action in European Champions Cup play-offs

As the European Champions Cup quarter-finals set to kick-off this weekend, we take a look at five of the possible contenders for British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in June.
29 March 2017

Mark McCall backs Ashton and Maitland for Lions tour of New Zealand

Saracens rugby director Mark McCall has backed his wingers Chris Ashton and Sean Maitland to be part of the British and Irish Lions squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand in June.
27 March 2017